Resources
Useful Information & Resources For Different Groups
We have collated a library of excellent content and organised it into useful subject areas so you don’t have to. Use the buttons below to jump to sections of interest or scroll down the page to see all that is on offer.
NAPLAN for Students With Dyslexia : South Australia
The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is an annual assessment for students in years 3, 5, 7 and 9. It tests skills in writing, reading, spelling, grammar, punctuation and numeracy.
Starting the School Year with Dyslexia Fact Sheet
Information to help at the start of a new school year or for those on the beginning of their journey into advocacy for a student
7 Tips for meeting with your child’s school
7 ideas on what to ask during meetings with your child's school.
11 Questions for Dyslexia Friendly Schools
11 questions to help you understand what your school does or doesn't offer for dyslexic students.
AUSPELD Understanding Learning Difficulties: A Guide for Parents
Helping Children with their Reading
Code Read Dyslexia Network Member Lyn Stone of Lifelong Literacy shares valuable insight into helping children with their reading.
Action Letter to Principals – F&P Levelled Readers
An important update to send to your school if Fountas & Pinnell Levelled Readers (Balanced Literacy) are being used.
Dyslexia Tips For Teens
Are you constantly struggling to keep up with the rest of the class and find it very hard to follow instructions, due to Dyslexia. Here are some practical tips from a fellow dyslexic, as you try and navigate your way through school.
ABC TV’s Behind the News Rookie Report from Eliza
BTN's Rookie Reporter Eliza explains dyslexia in an easy to understand way. This is highly recommended for young people who've just received a formal identification of dyslexia. Great illustration that dyslexia is neurological, not the result of being dumb!
Understood
Understood began with a dream to give parents everywhere access to the kind of resources usually only available to a few. Then 15 nonprofits came together to make that dream a reality. There are many great articles, videos etc here. CRDN wants to be like Understood when we grow up!
Overcoming Dyslexia, Finding Passion: Piper Otterbein at TEDxYouth@CEHS
When Piper was in first grade, she was diagnosed with a learning disability. While Piper struggled throughout elementary school, it was not until 7th grade that this disability was identified as dyslexia.